Flood flow statement (velocity)
If you are developing or building and your property is subject to flooding, you may be required to obtain flood flow rate information from us.
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Learn the waterbugs of Gardiners Creek (KooyongKoot)
Ever wondered what animals lurk below the waters of Gardiners Creek? Join us for a field day exploring the underwater world of aquatic invertebrates, and find out what they can tell us about the health of the waterways and landscapes they live in.
Episode: Wastewater treatment
Discover what happens to wastewater after it leaves homes and businesses; and learn how it is treated and recycled. There are two main treatment plants in Melbourne, the Western Treatment Plant and the Eastern Treatment Plant, which treats over 90% of Melbourne’s sewage.
Episode: Water, weather and climate
The amount of water in our environment is influenced by the type of climate. Across Australia, there are six broad climate zones. Climate is the average weather conditions of a place for a long period of time, while weather is the atmospheric conditions (hot day, rain, cool conditions) for a brief period of time.
Episode: Water and waterways
Hard surfaces like roads and footpaths in our cities stop rain from soaking into the ground. This water must go somewhere, and a network of stormwater pipes has been built across our cities to remove this excess water when it rains.
Stormwater pipes are different to the pipes in our homes. When it rains, water in our streets flows into stormwater drains, along with any rubbish or pollutants in the street.
River Detectives school program
River Detectives is a free, fun and flexible statewide citizen science program designed for schools, which supports teachers to explore their local rivers and creeks with students.
Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek community opening event
Over the last two years, we transformed a section of your much-loved creek into a more natural and enjoyable community space.
Please join us to celebrate the opening!
Frog Findings & Future Hops
Join us for Frog Findings & Future Hops as we dive into last year's frog monitoring results and look ahead to our next big survey in April!
Virtual Tour: The Western Treatment Plant
Western Treatment Plant Virtual Tour: Discover the Western Treatment Plant, find out about water management and how sewage becomes a valuable and reusable resource. Learn how to manage water sustainably. Find out about the key processes of the natural and urban water cycle.
World of Water: Interactive water cycle exploration
Navigate through Melbourne's World of Water- an interactive 3D environment, to discover the key stages of the natural and urban water cycle. Follow water as it journeys across your favourite city!